Community Food Processing Unit inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09 2016:
A Community Food Processing Unit under the name "Tazei Foods" was inaugurated today at Thuizand, Sangaithel village with support from ICAR, NEH Region and Krishi Vigyan Kendra under Tribal sub plan of Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
In her welcome address, SK Raman, Programme Coordinator, KVK Imphal West mentioned that Rs 2 lakh worth of equipment such as screw type juice extractor, solar dryer, digital weighing machine, paddle sealing machine, pulveriser, juice extractor, crockery, etc.
had been provided for establishment of the processing unit.
In his inaugural address as chief guest, Dr N Prakash, Joint Director, ICAR Manipur stated that this was the fourth unit out of nine processing units to be inaugurated this month.
He assured that all necessary technical help to the Self Help Group.
He also appealed to the farmers to take up organic farming.
In the key note address, Dr SS Roy, Scientist (Horticulture) and Nodal Officer (Tribal Sub Plan) added that the small Community Food Processing Unit would develop into a big one with the efforts of the Self Help Group, and export its products.
W Prabha Golmei, proprietor of the unit duly acknowledged the help extended by ICAR MAnipur Centre and KVK Imphal West.
Dr.Sudhir Kumar, Scientist (Plant Breeding) gave the vote of thanks.